Question

The chromosome becomes gradually visible with compaction of chromosomes during the meiotic stage

• A. diplotene
• B. leptotene
• C. zygotene
• D. pachytene

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

leptotene

Answer 2

During leptotene stage of prophase-$1$in meiosis $I$, the chromosomes become gradually visible under the light microscope. The compaction of chromosomes continues throughout leptotene.